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Machine learning-facilitated algorithm for operations optimization in thermal power plants

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Jianyi Zhao
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Xueting He
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Shuaian Wang
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Linying Yang
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Lu Zhen *
DOI:10.1016/j.cor.2026.107458delete
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Abstract

Abstract

En 中文
• MILP model optimizes coal combustion to minimize sulfur emissions. • Machine learning-enhanced column generation algorithm accelerates solving. • Deep neural networks with synthetic oversampling optimize column selection. • Proposed algorithm reduces computational time by 22.4% on average. • Real-world case study provides insights for power plant operation.
Keywords:
Mixed-Integer Linear Programming
Machine Learning
Column Generation
Sulfur Emission Reduction
Thermal Power Plants

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C
COMPUTERS & OPERATIONS RESEARCH
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4.3
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Shanghai University
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2.1K
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Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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985
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